MagSafe-like detachable Ethernet cable debuts — Cat6 cables available up to 10 GbE

Japanese manufacturer Sanwa announced a new series of Ethernet cables with magnetically detachable connectors that ‘break’ at the Ethernet port [h/tGDM.OR.JP]. These should prevent the wires from becoming tripping hazards at threat to hardware or people, and will also lessen the chance of an accidental yanking on the ethernet cord that could injure the port. The Sanwa KB-SL6ABA series Ethernet cables have slim, soft cabling design and support the CAT6A standard at 500 MHz bandwidth, which reaches speeds of up to 10 Gigabits per second....

May 31, 2025 · 3 min · 454 words · Jessica Silva

Mechanical Keyboard Key is Not Working – How Do I Fix it?

A mechanical keyboard uses a physical switch under a keyboard. This switch determines when the user presses a button. Having mechanical parts, mechanical keyboards are also more prone to damage compared to membrane keyboards. Whether the reasons are dust and debris, physical damage, or a faulty switch, mechanical keyboard’s keys not working is one of the common problems for most users. This article discusses a few methods you’re able to follow to repair your keys on a mechanical keyboard....

May 31, 2025 · 4 min · 845 words · Jordan Nichols

Microsoft eliminates workaround that circumvents Microsoft account requirement during Windows 11 installation

TheWindows 11installer is being tightened to force more users to set up the OS with aMicrosoftAccount. Anofficial blog postaccompanying the latest Insider Preview Build 26200.5516 stated that “we’re removing the bypassnro.cmd script.” The reasoning behind this change, according to Microsoft, is that insisting on a Microsoft Account will enhance Windows 11 security and the user experience. However, all is not lost - offline account devotees - as a rather lengthy regedit command can re-enable bypassnro....

May 31, 2025 · 3 min · 564 words · Oscar Perez

Modder morphs NES cartridge into a working console that plays other NES games — and itself

On March 22nd, cunning YouTuber James Channel converted a slightly-defaced copy ofNES Open Tournament Golfinto a fully-functioning NES console with the ability to play other NES cartridges. Using a combination of determination, ingenuity, a few brute-force tools and a mini circular saw, James successfully dismantled the original cartridge and a knockoff compact NES console and their internals to create the fusion. For those unfamiliar with the classic Nintendo Entertainment System cartridges of old, those bulky things were mostly empty plastic in the same way most 2....

May 31, 2025 · 3 min · 484 words · Jacob Johnson

Monitor Not Detecting HDMI? 11 Ways to Fix It

Most of us use HDMI cables instead of VGA and DVI as they support higherrefresh ratesand resolutions. Although these are ideal for connecting primary or secondary monitors, one of these displays may sometimes not detect the HDMI signal. This can be due to poor HDMI connection or cable breakage. Furthermore, there can also be driver and graphics card-related issues. Well, you might see a black screen or a message saying‘No Signal!...

May 31, 2025 · 6 min · 1074 words · Chloe Roth

MSI B650I Edge Wi-Fi Review: Affordable ITX for AM5

Tom’s Hardware Verdict MSI’s B650 Edge Wi-Fi is a worthwhile option in the Mini-ITX space. You get all of the basics, including Zen 5 support, but five USB ports on the rear IO and a lack of a PCIe 5.0-capable M.2 socket can be a turnoff, with the competition offering more USB and fast M.2 at similar price points. Black on gray style is unique in ITX Quality audio solution...

May 31, 2025 · 7 min · 1279 words · Ashley Walker

MSI builds tiny AIO liquid cooler prototype for the hotter, faster SSDs of the future

It’s no secret that PCIe 5 SSDs can get quite hot – so hot that they can require some form of active cooling to operate at top speed under sustained workloads. Last year, a couple of tech sites demonstrated that the Corsair MP700, powered by aPhison E26 controller, wouldshut down or produce significant errorsafter only two or three minutes without cooling. Another drive, the Crucial T700,throttles down to hard drive speedswithout at least some kind of heatsink....

May 31, 2025 · 3 min · 524 words · Sarah Tucker

MSI Laptop Camera Not Working? Here’s How to Fix It

Since most of the work nowadays is done remotely, you will very likely face complications if you do not have a functional webcam. This is exactly the case for most MSI laptop users. That is, thelaptop does not detect the webcam/camera. One major but simple cause is that, sometimes, the MSI camera is disabled by default. Besides this, the other reason could be you have a dysfunctional MSI camera. Here in this article, we have listed some causes and explained some solutions that might fix the issue you face....

May 31, 2025 · 3 min · 630 words · Adam Curtis

MSI RX 7000-series graphics cards mysteriously disappear — AMD commitment questioned as supply dissolves worldwide

MSIRadeonRX 7000 series graphics card supply has mysteriously dried up worldwide.Hardware Unboxed on X (Twitter)reports that all existing Radeon RX 7000 GPU listings have disappeared in Australia. In the United States, we can confirm this is also the case. With the exception of a singleRX 7900 XTXGaming Trio listing, all of MSI’s RX 7000 series supply has vanished. We also dug through some German and Italian retailers and discovered the same thing, save for one or two RX 7900 series Gaming Trio listings....

May 31, 2025 · 3 min · 434 words · Christopher Pena

New LED displays packing 90nm 'virus-sized' pixels can deliver 127,000 PPI visuals

Researchers have created pixels that are as small as a virus, or approximately 90nm in size. Claimed to be the “world’s smallest LEDs,” a blog postshared by Zhejiang Universitysays that the new ‘nano-PeLED’ pixels can be packed close enough to create displays with a stunning 127,000 pixels per inch (PPI). Current micro-LED technology struggles with efficiency issues at pixel sizes below 10µm (about 111x larger than 90nm) which high-end AR/VR applications can benefit from....

May 31, 2025 · 3 min · 478 words · Allison Ayers

Nintendo sues Palworld developers Pocketpair for patent infringement

Late last night, waves spread across the gaming community when the notoriously litigious Nintendo finally took action against indie developer Pocketpair and its mega-hitPalworld, posting anannouncement of its bombshell lawsuiton its official site. The text of that announcement is as follows: “Nintendo Co., Ltd. (HQ: Kyoto, Minami-ku, Japan; Representative Director and President: Shuntaro Furukawa, “Nintendo” hereafter), together with The Pokémon Company, filed a patent infringement lawsuit in the Tokyo District Court against Pocketpair, Inc....

May 31, 2025 · 3 min · 431 words · Annette Turner

Noctua NH-P1 Review: For those who demand silence

Tom’s Hardware Verdict Noctua’s NH-P1 stands apart from the competition, offering a fanless solution that provides strong cooling performance. For users who aren’t looking to win overclocking competitions and prefer absolute silence, you won’t find a better solution. Completely silent One of the only coolers available without fans Strong thermal performance for this form factor Can be upgraded with a fan if you prefer Can be mounted vertically or horizontally on Intel systems...

May 31, 2025 · 5 min · 1008 words · Zachary Solis

Nvidia and MediaTek collaborate on 3nm AI PC CPU — chip reportedly ready for tape-out this month

According to reports from leakers on the Chinese social media site Weibo, Mediatek and Nvidia are collaborating on a 3nm AI CPU.IT Home shareda report from user “Mobile Chip Expert” today, claiming that the CPU is entering the tape-out phase of production this month, with mass production on track for late 2025. We’ve reported on rumors of potential MediaTek and Nvidia collaborations for a few months now, so as usual, take this new report with a serving of salt....

May 31, 2025 · 3 min · 458 words · Todd Lawrence